targeting watering holes of high net worth individuals - exclusive clubs and associations like member-driven gymkhanas and owners' associations to spread the word.'

These homeowners are money rich and time poor, and we want to restore and manage their estates for them. Owners of large ancestral homes in Coorg and Coonoor were the flag-bearers of homestays in

India, and we want to make sure their product is available to a larger market via our services.

"At present, the Indian leisure home market is sparsely populated - approximately 2,00,000 homes across the country. Over the next 7 years, this number is projected at 7,00,000 homes," he said.

"The scope for penetration is immense. SaffronStays Milton Abbott, Ooty is one such home that highlights the charm of a restored and well-maintained heritage home. The 1865-built royal home situated next to Ooty Golf Course and Gymkhana, is surrounded by a 4.5 acre estate that is a respite from a saturated Ooty market. Such

homestays are now widely accepted in India, and SaffronStays eyes to be the national leader in this space," Mr Parulekar added.